Graduates of certain Quebec Colleges

Starting September 1, 2023, there will be changes to post-graduation work permit (PGWP)-eligibility for certain programs at some designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Quebec. You will not be eligible for a PGWP if you enrol in a program of study at this DLI after September 1, 2023.

Until August 31, 2023, to be eligible for a PGWP, your program must be 8 months or 900 hours or longer and lead to 1 of the following:

• diplôme d’études professionnelles (DEP) (diploma of vocational studies (DVS) in English)
• attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) (attestation of vocational specialization (AVS) in English)
• diplôme d’études collégiales (DEC) (diploma of college studies (DCS) in English)
• attestation d’études collégiales (AEC) (attestation of collegial studies (ACS) in English)